Rome, Iowa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rome, Iowa
Village
Rome, Iowa
Location of Rome, Iowa
Country	United States
State	Iowa
County	Henry
Area
• Total	0.13 sq mi (0.32 km2)
• Land	0.12 sq mi (0.32 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	584 ft (178 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	114
• Density	919.35/sq mi (353.75/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	52642
Area code(s)	319
FIPS code	19-68565
GNIS feature ID	2396422

Rome is a small village located in Henry County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 114 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.

History of Rome

Rome was first planned and built in 1846. A person named William Scott helped create the village. Later, in 1866, Rome grew bigger. It added land on the other side of the Skunk River. This was done so the village could connect to a railway line. The railway was called the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad. This connection was important for travel and trade.

Geography of Rome

Rome is a small village that covers about 0.32 square kilometers (0.13 square miles) of land. It has no water area. The village is located on the northwest bank of the Skunk River. This river is a natural feature of the area.

Population Changes Over Time

This table shows how the number of people living in Rome has changed over many years. You can see that the population has gone up and down. It was highest in 1880 with 276 people. In recent years, the population has stayed around 110 to 120 people.

Rome's Population in 2020

In 2020, the census counted 114 people living in Rome. These people lived in 44 different households. A household is like a home where people live together. Out of these, 34 were families.

The population density was about 353.7 people per square kilometer (916.2 people per square mile). This means how many people live in a certain area. There were 48 housing units, which are places where people can live.

Most of the people in Rome were White, making up 98.2% of the population. A small number were Native American (0.9%). About 0.9% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Ages in 2020

Out of the 44 households, 43.2% had children under 18 living there. About 45.5% were married couples living together. Some households had a female head (27.3%) or a male head (18.2%) without a spouse. About 22.7% of households were not families.

The average age of people in Rome was 35.4 years old. About 34.2% of residents were under 20 years old. Also, 10.5% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (48.2%) and females (51.8%).

Rome's Population in 2010

In the 2010 census, 117 people lived in Rome. There were 52 households. The population density was about 347.5 people per square kilometer (900.0 people per square mile).

Most people were White (97.4%). About 2.6% were from other racial backgrounds. About 6.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Households and Ages in 2010

In 2010, 23.1% of households had children under 18. About 34.6% were married couples. Some households had a female head (5.8%) or a male head (9.6%) without a spouse. Half of the households (50.0%) were not families.

The average age in the village was 42.8 years. About 17.1% of residents were under 18. Also, 14.5% were 65 years or older. The population was nearly half male (50.4%) and half female (49.6%).

Education

The Mount Pleasant Community School District is in charge of the public schools in the Rome area. Students in Rome attend these schools. Mount Pleasant Community High School is the main high school for students from Rome.

See also

In Spanish: Rome (Iowa) para niños